What are French Men Like - Dating Guys from France

Who doesn’t dream of experiencing the ultimate love affair in Paris – the city which is consistently held up as the romance capital of the world. So if you are heading for the country with the same idea and hoping to find your beau in the land of l’amour, here is a primer on what French men are like.

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Proud of their culture

The French are highly protective of their culture, art and language and the least threat of American or global influence could be enough to raise the hackles of a Frenchman. In fact France is one of rare countries of the world which still has a national institution – L’Académie Française –  to formally regulate the French language. So if you are looking to catch the attention of a French guy, try to speak a bit of the language. If you have not learnt it properly before, your accent will probably be terrible – but it will surely pique your guy’s interest and a Pierre or Antoine may even love you for it.

Love a good discussion

While Italian and Spanish men too are rather vocal about their interests, your French guy will probably be more into topics like art, politics and culture. He will most likely have an opinion on everything and even steer every conversation in the direction of art, politics and history to show his intellectual side. Indeed the French even have the reputation of being rather aggressive about the artistic and cultural accomplishments of their country. So if you are going on a date with a French man, be prepared for lengthy conversations about French culture and French life. If you wish to highlight your own culture and country, you will need some wit and finesse to make your point. A French guy may come off as argumentative and political sometimes, but it is only their way of getting to know you; and if you can give evidence of your own intellectual and political awareness, you are sure to make a good impression on him, though you may not be able to get him to agree with you.

Passionate about food and drink

One of the best parts about dating a French guy is that you can look forward to be entertained at a place where the food and wine are worth talking about. However be prepared to swear off burgers and fried chicken for the time being since your French date may have strong feelings on fast food outlets especially American ones like MacDonald and Burger King. Though these can now be seen in many places in the country, French men and women often go out of their way to point out how terrible American burger or coffee tastes. Rather your boyfriend may take you to the lovely cafes and bistros that line the pavements of major French cities, especially Paris. And if he has the resources, he may take you to an elegant dining establishment and perhaps even explain the finer points about the reds of Bordeaux or the sparkling spirits from Champagne.

Sense of style

It is not for nothing that Paris is reputed as the nerve center of international couture. Here is where the trends are made and fashion defined. Like their female counterparts, French men too have an inherent sense of style and even when not looking dapper themselves, they are quite comfortable discussing style, silhouettes as well as cuts and colors. Thus when going out with a French guy, it might come something of as a surprise to find your dress being noticed and even discussed. And who knows you may even find someone willing to go shopping with you and enjoy it too. This is sure to be a refreshing change from an American or Australian ex who would have rolled their eyes at the very mention of going shopping or at least been glued to the bar big-screen playing a football game. At the same time though expect your French guy to come up with some rather incisive remarks on your dress or appearance since they are known to hold rather individual opinions on matters of style and fashion.

Sexually liberated

French lovers have always be reputed as among the most sexually liberated of the male species. You can expect your French guy to be open with PDAs since kissing and hugging in public places is quite acceptable. Little wonder then that the most passionate form of kissing is named after these people. Also when with them you need now drown yourself in perfume since they don’t even mind if you smell “natural” during intimate moments. Best of all you can experiment a good deal with your French boyfriend in bed and you may even be surprised to find out that their fantasies go way beyond than their women dressing up as French maids.

The same degree of liberal-mindedness is evident in their other relationships as well. Unlike Italian or Asian guys, French men are not so hung up about what their families, especially mothers, would think of their dates. They conduct their love lives, more or less independently of their families. So you need not dread the prospect of meeting your boyfriend’s mom unless things are quite serious between the two of you.

Living in the fast lane

Unlike American couples who don’t date exclusively till they are sure that they are meant for each other, French lovers move rather fast. For all you know your French guy may start to refer to you as his “girlfriend” on your second date or declare emotionally that he loves you. And if things continue to run smoothly, he could even propose marriage before a year is up. If all this seems rather rushed for you, keep in mind that French guys also know how to take a hint. If you need to express your disinterest in a French guy, usually saying au revoir a couple of times is enough to convey the message unlike Italian Romeos who usually find it difficult to take no for an answer.